| Abstract: | A questionnaire survey of female and male Ph.D's was undertaken to examine sex differences in job seeking, job attainment, and factors influencing career advancement. Women and men held generally similar values with respect to home life and a career, but women rated both home and career values somewhat more highly than men. Women also reported more conflicts in pursuing a career. Although job quality did not differ by sex, job seeking patterns of women and men differed: men sought more jobs and obtained more offers. The difference in job seeking patterns combined with the somewhat greater reported job conflicts indicates that these women overcame obstacles in the way of their career advancements. Possible explanations are explored. |
